Anticipation for an increase in retirement holiday bonuses, which are given twice a year, has been ongoing for some time. Eyes are now turned towards the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance for an increase in retirement holiday bonus. Bereaved families, veterans, combat veterans, security guards, champion athletes, and civilians affected by terrorism can benefit from bonuses during both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. So, how much will the retirement bonus be? Will there be an increase in retirement holiday bonuses? Here are the announcements regarding retirement bonus increases and the latest developments on holiday bonuses…The holiday bonuses, which are one of the additional income sources for retirees, are utilized by beneficiaries such as SSI, Bağ-Kur, Pension Fund retirees, and many others. The holiday bonus payments are deposited according to the share rates to those receiving widow’s and orphan’s benefits. The bonuses paid twice a year are also transferred to the accounts where the retirement pension is deposited without the need for applications. With Eid al-Fitr fast approaching, the attention of millions of retirees is now on the increase in holiday bonuses. While the percentage increase in retirement pensions, which rise twice a year, was 15.75 percent, the expectations for holiday bonuses have increased. So, by what percentage will the retirement holiday bonus increase? Here is the calculation made…A new study on retirement holiday bonuses will be conducted by the economic management. Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan previously stated that they will work on the holiday bonus. The expectation for the increase in holiday bonuses ranges from 20% to 40%. Retirement bonuses were previously raised by 50%, bringing them up to 3,000 liras.Social Security Institution (SSI), Bağ-Kur, and Pension Fund salaries received a 15.75% increase at the beginning of 2025. It is not expected that the increase in bonuses will be less than this rate. In the event of a 20% increase in holiday bonuses, it will rise to 3,600 liras, and with a 25% increase, it will reach 3,750 liras. If the rate of increase is 30%, then bonuses will increase by 900 liras, making it 3,900 liras. Particularly, with the expectation of a 35% increase, the holiday bonus will exceed the limit of 4,000 liras and reach 4,050 liras. In the case of a 40% increase, retirees will receive bonuses totaling 4,200 liras.Not only SSI, Bağ-Kur, and Pension Fund retirees will benefit from retirement holiday bonus payments. Elderly allowance (at 65), duty disability pension, disability pension, death pension, continuous incapacity benefit, and death benefits recipients can also benefit. Additionally, bereaved families, veterans, combat veterans, security guards, champion athletes, and civilians affected by terrorism will be able to benefit from bonuses during both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Since the dates of Eid al-Fitr are calculated according to the Islamic calendar, they fall on different days each year in the Gregorian calendar. Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated 10 days earlier this year compared to the previous year. According to the calendar announced by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, Eid al-Fitr will be observed on March 30 – April 1, 2025. The retirement bonuses for Eid al-Fitr are expected to be deposited into accounts a week before the holiday. Additionally, retirees or other beneficiaries do not need to apply separately for holiday bonuses. The retirement holiday bonuses will be deposited into accounts through the banks where the pensions are received. SSI, Bağ-Kur, and Pension Fund retirees can check their payments along with the bonus inquiries. Bonus payments can be checked through internet banking, mobile banking, and the contact numbers of banks.